A/N: Hello :) Sorry for the lateness of the chapter and thankies for reviews :)
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"Hey look at demon boy!", children and even adults yelled in my direction. Pointing fingers and sneering. I felt tears build up in my eyes, but wiped at them furiously. The streets were almost empty save for the few drunks and homeless people. Or the women rushing home or standing at the corner of the street, motioning for the men to come to them, smoking and drinking. I flinched in disgust.
"There's the little devil child!", a voice said close to me, closer than it should have been. I turned swiftly in fear, feeling sweat trickling down my forehead. My eyes widened as a fist came barraling towards my face. That was the first time I considered learning how to fight.
I sighed and rubbed my head as my eyes opened. The white ceiling stared right back at me in the dark of my apartment. My eyes drifted over to my alarm clock and bit my lip. 04:36am. Great...Woken up once again to early in the morning. I wouldn't be able to get back to sleep. I sat up in my bed an looked around the room.
I was thinking way to much. So what if I knew where to find Sasuke? He probably wouldn't even like me, he'd probably be a stuck up bastard who lost the necklace I gave him. I grimaced. I'd kill the bastard if he did. After grabbing a jumper and pulling it over my head, I got out of bed with a yawn and began walking to my bathroom. This had been happening for the last week since I'd found out just who the little boy from my past was. Sasuke Uchiha. Who'd of thought he'd be the son of a multi-millionair? I switched the light on and went to stand infront of the mirror, finally noticing just how dark the bags under my eyes were. I let my eyes fall a bit further until they were carefully gazing at the six paralell scars on my face. They were, in a way, a memory. I'd learned from a young age to never try and destroy a memory. That was why I had never covered my scars. I brought my hand up to my face letting my fingers gently brush one of the many reminders of just how bad my childhood was. Then I brought it to my stomach, lifting the jumper enough to see it. The red swirl of a tattoo, just around my belly button. The supposed 'seal' that was given to me as a child. I grimaced and then frowned.
It had been a long time since I had thought deeply about my childhood. I was too busy with my life today to dwell on the past, my life was on the go finally and I was happy. But deep down in the depths of myself was a part of me that was evil, angry and wanting revenge. The part of me that I was scared of.
My thoughts all had that dark shadow to them, a shadow I knew people would be against. I couldn't blame them really...The shadow was one that had gotten out before, as a child and I knew it scared people. That was why the people had given me the seal, In hope that whatever they had witnessed before, would never be witnessed again. But I knew as well as they did that there would be a time in my life where it would get free again. I could always feel the burning in the pit of my stomach, the bubbling threatning to erupt sooner or later. Sakuras auntie was a help during stages of my life when I thought the thing within me was resurfacing. Her remedies would sooth the burning and the sessions with her would help me control it. I had monthly check-ups with the woman in order to make sure nothing out of the ordinary was happening.
And then I found myself sitting in my kichen. I glanced at the clock through eyes clouded with memories. 04:52am. Damnit. Time was moving slowly. Maybe if I went out there would be soe all night cafe for those trucker guys near by. I sighed and stood up again, walking to my room and slipping on some jeans, a t-shirt, some shoes and a jacket. Then, without a thought I left my house in the early hours of the morning. I had school later, but I would skip it and search for the Uchihas. I would have to make everything up as I went along and since the guy was my age he would probably be in school, so that bought me some time to gather myself. I nodded to myself as I stepped out of the lobby and into the morning air, people were already wandering round the streets, but not alot of them. Mnay of them were half asleep already and had huge bags beneath their eyes. The skies were cloudy and only gaps in the clouds allowed the sun to shine through. I put up my hood and hurried up a bit. From what I had gathered, I needed to take a half an hour train ride and get a taxi to get to the Uchiha estate...But...What if I caught him before he left for school and then tried to spend the day with him...Hm...If I got there in time. I bit my lip and continued on my way around the corner, passing my school whose gates were locked and looked almost lonely. As I approached the subway station I took a deep breath. Nerves tingled in the pit of my stomach and goosebumps pricked my skin. Just imagine; here I was, on my way to see a guy I hadn't seen in ten years hoping he'd like me and we could at least be friends. Or maybe even more aftr time...It was a long shot; but one I was willing to take.
"Isn't it a bit early for someone as young as yourself to be wandering?", a tired voice said from behind me. It was wise and yeah, I definately recognised it. I shut my eyes with a sigh and turned.
"What? Are you following me now?", I asked a bit pissed but more curious. The silver haired man was smiling at me as if hiding something.
"A good ninja never tells", then he winked. I raised an eyebrow in question.
"Well..okay then...So you are following me and you think you're a ninja...Right".
"Hey now, I your teacher-"
"Substitute teacher".
"Yes, I am your substitute teacher. So give me some respect".
"Oh yeah... Respect the guy who thinks he's a ninja...Thats what I was taught to do as a child".
"You were taught well. So where are you headed? Not to school by the looks of it". He smiled slyly making heat rise to cheeks.
"Im going somewhere".
"I know you are, I asked where". I narrowed my eyes at the grinning man.
"Ugh you know right well where Im going".
"Ah. You're going to find the Uchiha...That's not a good idea Naruto".
"Why the hell can't you just stay out of it? Huh?". I gasped as he took my shoulder roughly and pulled me towards him angrilly.
"Uzumaki-Kun!", he growled. "When I say that it isn't a good idea, I mean it. You are wandering into dangerous territory and I don't want to watch you getting hurt from a distance!". I narrowed my eyes.
"Well Kakashi, you're going to fucking have to! Im finding him with or without your help, either way Im going today!", I yelled. "Alone". I shook myself out of his grip and stepped back from him. He dropped his head slightly and when he looked back at me, his eyes were apologetic and worrying.
"Im sorry Uzumaki-Kun", he muttered. There was a silence that made the whole situation even more akward.
"Just call me Naruto", I said after a minute. He blinked, shrugged then spoke.
"It's just that I dont want you getting hurt to be on my mind all the time, you know? Guilty".
I nodded and sighed looking down into the subway station. "Im growing up now Kakashi, I have to learn to do things on my own".
He frowned looking into the distance.
"The problem is; you now way to much about doing things alone. And that isn't a compliment". I was silent. Then he looked at me with a small smile.
"Here's my number, ring me if you think you might be dying". I nodded taking my phone out of my pocket. After he had told me we looked at eachother. "Good luck Naruto", he said suddenly. "I hope you and the Uchiha get on okay". I smiled and nodded in thanks. Then he turned away from me and began walking away. "Oh and one more thing!". He turned to me slightly. "You have detention for skipping school when you come back". I gaped at the man who just laughed. Then he was gone.
A subway ride and taxi drive later I was standing in the cold outside the Uchiha estate. I checked my watch and bit my lip. Almost six. My eyes settled on the big black gate and then shut. When I felt a wet cold drop on my face I binked. It was snowing again. A small smile settled on my features and I dragged my gaze back to the estate. It was quiet, as if abandoned. If I was right, Sasuke would be either getting up at this time or seven...Well they were guesses, but they'd have to do. I looked around again and began walking towards the bench across the street, it was a good view of anyone leaving the estate. And then the gates began opening. My eyes widened and I watched the small village sort of come to life, as if it was all timed. Doors opened around me and people began emerging from the houses almost comically. Greeting and smiling at eachother. I watched closely for anyone I might recognise from looking The Uchiha up. Everyone had the very same characteristics; pale, jet black hair and well, stunning. A cold gust of air made me shiver and I wished I had brought a heavier coat and scarf. I usually wouldn't get cold fast, but the chilly morning air made my teeth chatter.
"Excuse me?", a girls voice said from behind me. I turned only for my eyes to widen. A smallish petite woman stood behind me, smiling akwardly but politley. "You seem...cold...". I blinked, nodding. "Is there a reason you're sitting out hear at ten past six in the morning in the snow and hardly dressed?".
"Oh um...yeah, there is", I said quietly, looking at the ground. "Im waiting for someone". The womans expression suddenly softened.
"And who might that be?", she asked. I looked back up to her, hope evident in my eyes.
"Im waiting for Uchiha Sasuke".
Snow fell silently around us, as if all sound was suddenly drowned out and forgotten. Things moved around us but we could only see eachother.
"Uchiha...Sasuke? Are you sure?", she asked suddenly frowning. "Are you friends?". I nodded.
"Something like that".
She laughed bitterly. "Yeah...That's something new". She glanced over at the gate. "Not many people can even talk to the brat". I laughed lowly, teeth still chattering.
"That bad at home eh?", I asked smiling, suddenly feeling a bit warmer. The woman looked a bit surprised. But then smiled.
"I wonder If you're the one who'll change him", she said mostly to herself. "Did he give you the necklace?". I binked following her gaze, looking down at the necklace.
"Oh um...yeah", I whispered. "A long long time ago". She smiled again.
"He should be leaving his home at about seven...He likes to get to school earlier for some reason. He's never told me". I raised an eyebrow. "So what's your name?".
"Im Naruto", I muttered. "You?".
"Im Mikoto Uchiha. Sasuke's mother". My eyes widened and she laughed. "Don't look surprised".
"But you...you're so young!", I exclaimed. She giggled.
"Im almost 45 Naruto-kun".
"Wow...", I said in awe then laughed.
"So, how about you come to my home for breakfast and maybe catch Sasuke then?", she asked with a small smile. I grinned then considered. Should I risk it...? "We have everything from fry to ramen-".
"Im in". Her eyes widened slightly then wrinkled when she smiled.
"Good!", she chimed. "Just follow me and you can get warmed up". I sighed in bliss, following the shorter woman into the now busy estate; where my ramen awaited...
The whole estate had literally the same stye of houses all the way through it, Well that was until we reached a huge, three story house with a beautiful garden and three cars parked outside. My eyes were wide as Mikoto turned in the gate and motioned for me to follow her. I did as I was told following the woman up the driveway, to the door.
She looked at her silver watch and smiled. "Sasuke should be up, probably showering or getting dressed."
I nodded as she opened the door. Heat overwhelmed me and I sighed in pleasure, finally noticing my purplish fingers. I grimaced, but that soon turned into a dumbfounded expression. The hallway was beautiful; modern but cosy. Big, but not too much. I smiled when she grabbed my wrist.
"Naruto-kun! You're freezing!", she exclaimed. I shook my head.
"No no...Im fine, really".
"Nuh uh! Come on, I'll build a fire!". I let her pull me in the direction of what I guessed was the livingroom...Or...not. We stood in the kitchen, where a woman was already cooking.
"Good morning Uchiha-sama", the woman said. Mikoto smiled and waved slightly. "Are we having a guest for breakfast?". She eyed me warily. I smiled, blushing slightly then scratching the back of my head akwardly.
"Hi", I said with a lopsided grin. She smiled then and got back to her cooking.
"Okay, I'll go get the fire ready", Mikoto said beckoning me to follow her. I nodded, hurrying along.
Soon I was sitting at the fire with a blanket round my shoulders. What would I say to Sasuke? And how would I explain Sasuke not knowing who I was? It was as if I was taking advantage of her family. I frowned into the flames, deep in thought, when suddenly a hand was on my shoulder; I jumped.
"Oh...Mikoto-san", I said slowly. She smiled down at me and finally kneeled next to the fire. I bit my lip. "Mikoto..san...?".
She turned to me slowly. "Yes Naruto-kun?", she said carefully; kindly but suspiciously. I took a deep breath.
"Sasuke probably wont remember me", I said finally. She raised an eyebrow.
"What do you mean?", she asked quietly. I shut my eyes.
"Okay...Truth is; Sasuke and I met ten years ago. When we were seven. When your family had went on holidays somewhere close by...We were best friends that summer and when he had to leave we had exchanged necklaces, and he made me promise to come back here ten years later...So here I am". There was a silence.
"What?".
Both me and Mikoto jumped when a cold hollow voice echoed throughout the room. My eyes widened as I turned slowly, finally spotting the tall, pale skinned dark haired man. His eyes were staring pointedly at me, with curiosity and what seemed to be amazment.
"Sas...uke..", I said in a whisper. His eyes widened and I thought I saw a pink tint on his cheeks. His eyes drifted to the necklace around my neck and his eyes widened. He stepped back in shock and looked at his mother. It was then I noticed the way his bluey black hair hung around his face, his long neck, well built chest covered by a tight black band t-shirt that said 'Slipknot', tight dark purple skinny jeans, big chunky biker boots and dozens of wrist bands. I unconciously licked my lips, admiring his very well suited 'emo look'.
"Hunny", Mikoto said standing and rushing to her sons side. When I stood and got closer I noticed the snakebites in his botton lip. He wasn't like this in the pictures with his family, no, he was depressed and in suits. He was scanning me and I blushed deeper when I looked down at my tight fitted jeans, old black zip up hoodie, red t-shirt and soggy black converse. My hair was probably sticking up in all areas. "You alright hunny?".
The boy nodded, looking so innocent at that moment. "Im fine". Then he looked cold and passive again.
"Look Sasuke...", I started, he glanced up at me. "I'll leave if you want to forget the bond we had made as children. I don't want to force anything onto you and as hurt as I'd be...I'll live with it. I've learned to live with everything else, there's really not anything else the 'god' up there can throw at me". He was silent. I sighed. "I guess I'll leave".
"No."
I looked at Mikoto who was frowning at the floor. "Sasuke, let Naruto at least stay for breakfast. He's been sitting out in the snow since all hours of the morning".
Sasuke shook his head angrilly. "Why did you automatically assume I didn't want him here!", he spat. "Had I said that?". He had a point there..."Let me get over the shock please...jesus...". His little rant screamed one thing to me...'Gay'. I smiled slightly and in relief. (1)
Mikoto blushed. "I...Im sorry hunny...".
He nodded and turned to me. "So um...Naruto...". He looked a bit flustered.
"Uh yeah?".
"You're still staying for breakfast right?".
A/N: Sorry for the short and shitty chapter, but I got it done :)
It's late cause my broadband broke :O
It was the scariest thing ever...lol But it's done now :P Shorter than the other, yeah, but whatever :P
(1) I wanted Sasuke to seem like he said it in that steriotypical 'gay voice' :L hehe...
Review please :P
